Spain Digital Nomad Visa
Spain’s Digital Nomad Visa enables non-EU citizens to obtain a residence permit in Spain. This permit doest allow to work in Spain, but remote working for a foreign employer is possible - and required.
The Spanish Digital Nomad Visa offers the holder and their relatives residency in Spain and visa-free travel through the Schengen Zone. Generally speaking, applicants can acquire the Digital Nomad Visa in Spain through proof of sufficient income from abroad.
Once the Spanish Digital Nomad Visa has been obtained, it remains valid for one year, and can then be renewd annually, without any limitations. There is no requirement to stay in Spain, you just need to be personally present at the authorities to renew your residence card.
Successful applicants may also apply for a Spain permanent residence permit after continuously living in the country for five years, as long as they live in Spain for a minimum of 6 months in a year. This can be followed by applying for Spanish citizenship after 10 years of continuous residency in Spain.
Key Facts
Minimum salary: €2,763 per month (active work income)
Permanent residence permit after five years
Obtain Spanish citizenship after ten years of continuous residency
North and South American citizens can obtain Spanish citizenship with two years of continuous residency in Spain
Visa-free entry to all Schengen countries
Benefits of Spain Golden Visa
Live in Spain
Legally live in Spain, with no minimum stay requirement
Family
Relocate with your parents and children
Healthcare & Education
You (along with your family) will have access to public health care and education
EU Travel
Travel visa-free in the Schengen Zone
Run your business in Spain
No additional work permit for business owners is required
Work in Spain
Work and live in Spain legally, with no minimum stay requirement
The path to a permanent residence permit and citizenship in Spain
The Golden visa in Spain, officially known as the Spain Investor Visa, is a pathway to citizenship in Spain. Becoming a Spanish resident is a relatively straightforward process; however, to receive an EU passport from Spain, you must live in Spain for at least ten years (6 months out of a year in Spain for the entire ten years).
Along with residing in Spain for ten years, individuals would also be required to know the Spanish language and have certain ties to the country.
Spanish Digital Nomad Visa Application Requirements
The following documents will be required when applying for your Digital Nomad Visa in Spain:
Spanish Digital Nomad Visa Application Form
Proof of sufficient income to support you and your family when living in Spain
Proof of no criminal record through police records (documents must be issued within three months before the application is submitted)
Documents proving the possession of private or public health insurance in Spain
Spain Digital Nomad Visa
Eligibility Criteria
An individual must comply with the below criteria and proof that they have sufficient income to maintain their and their families life in Spain:
Be at least 18 years or older,
No previous refusal of a Schengen Visa,
Spanish health insurance cover,
have a clean criminal background,
Minimum salary for
a single applicant is €2,763 per month
a married couple is €3,799 per month
a family of four is €4,490 per month
Can Family Members Be Included on the Spain’s Digital Nomad Visa? If so, which are eligible?
Yes, family members can be included on the Spain Golden Visa. Eligible family members include:
Spouse
Children under the age of 18
Children above 18 that are dependent (unmarried and financially dependent on their parents)
Dependent parents (only in exceptional cases, due to mental or health conditions)
Family members will have a residence permit, but no work permit granted and be allowed free movement in the Schengen Zone.
Spain Digital Visa Application Process
How to Apply for a Digital Nomad Visa in Spain?
Get in touch with our sales team and we will take care to prepare your application from A to Z. Once all documents are prepared, you’ll just need to attend the appointment at the embassy.
Include your family members: Your family members can be included to your application.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Even though your main employer (or clients if you are a freelancer) must be abroad, you may work up to 20% (i.e. 8 hours per week) for a local Spanish employer.
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Yes, you can include your spouse, and children in the application. Adult children must be single and financially dependent on you.
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Usually from application preparation until you hold your residence card in your hands, it takes about 3-6 months.
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If you satisfy the naturalization conditions, you may apply for a Spanish passport after 2-10 years.
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Our Guidance & Assistance
Through our dedicated experience in the field and building our dependable network over the years, we are confident in our abilities to successfully guide and support you through Citizenship and Residency programs.
Citizen Lane respects every client’s unique situation and will be able to discuss details in confidence. We will provide you with comprehensive advice and find the appropriate solution for you and/or your family. Visit us at our offices located in Malta, Austria, Germany, and Switzerland, or contact us by phone/email/contact form. Our team is ready to arrange a WhatsApp, Skype, or Zoom call with you.
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